San Francisco advice

Cellarmaker and City Beer are definitely 21 and up only. Actually I think almost every place on your list isn't kid friendly except Russian River.

 

I went via public transit in March and it wasn't difficult at all, although I did hit multiple spots in Berkeley. I took BART to the stop closest to Triple Rock, a bus from Triple Rock to Sierra Nevada, then walked from SN to Rare Barrel. Not a bad afternoon, but 1) I didn't have a kid or spouse with me and 2) I was intentionally spending the whole afternoon over in Berkeley so the time getting over there wasn't really a factor.

If you intend to hit them, just be aware that they aren't open for many hours during the week. Check their Facebook and plan accordingly.

Yes, although be aware that the wait for a table can get long in the evenings on Friday and Saturday. When I head up there I don't mind just heading over a little early and sitting at the bar while I wait for a table, but again, that's without a six year old or spouse.

 

Using this thread as a jump of for my upcoming trip. Going end of this month staying Kensington park hotel for most of the stay. And spending one night redwood city. Look for some suggestions for things to do around redwood city. And any other suggestions would be great

 

Check out Ale Arsenal: http://www.alearsenal.com/

 

Harry's Hofbrau for sure!!!! Best domestic craft beer menu on the Peninsula?

http://www.beermenus.com/places/7393-harry-s-hofbrau-redwood-city

 

What they said, also check out Gourmet Haus Staudt.